Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Review

Our daughter is an aspiring dancer, so we made sure to fit in a visit to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival while we were in the Berkshires. We toured the grounds and took in three performances. We were blown away by the talent and enthusiasm of the dancers, choreographers, and support staff. What an incredible environment "the pillow" provides for these young people to grow and develop their artistry. Don't forget to visit the outdoor stage -- it's in a beautiful setting with the Berkshire Mountains as a backdrop. Stunning.

What better way to enjoy a summer's day and evening then to be at such a wonderful setting. Another gem in the hills of New England.

Amazing back drop and beautiful view. Great message to promote the arts and community. We saw the free show on Wed night.
The dance (although free), was somewhat uncoordinated and took a lot of yoga postures and put them into a dance. I noticed this half way through the performance and it was mentioned that many of them are yoga instructions.

Overall good but could be better in terms of coordination and not using yoga postures.

Jacobs Pillow is one of my favorite places on earth. Outstanding dance, history, nature, interesting people and food. We return to Jacobs Pillow every year and have made many memories there.

Great experience. Beautiful grounds, world class dance, free shows on the Inside Out stage. Top class.

The best Dance Festival in this country. It lasts the entire summer, and showcases all varieties and styles of dance, including headliner acts as well as up and coming artists. The setting in the Berkshires is stunningly beautiful!

After working as an intern, serving as an apprentice, and returning as a patron, there is no other place that makes me feel at home as Jacob s Pillow. Full of rich and important dance history, JPDF should be at the top of any dance enthusiast s places to visit list. Make a day, weekend, or several weeks out of your experience- there s always something to do at the Pillow! Food is outstanding, the store offers unique mementos, and the performances are absolutely stunning.

The Pillow brings together amazing dance talent into a beautiful setting that creates a spectacular experience. I go yearly and wouldn't miss it.

We saw an outdoor performance by the Jamal Jackson dancers along with a drumline of incredibly talented kids. They started our evening out in great style. We went on a guided tour of the campus, then had dinner. Later, we watched the Dance Theater of Harlem. Wow! What a program! This was once-in-a-lifetime stuff! Beauty, youth and grace all together made for a spectacular evening!

Paul Taylor Dance troupe was captivating. The venue is a must see.

Always a great place to go. Camille A. Brown today. Fun! The Pillow is such a relaxing place to hang out, picnic, etc.

The Berkshires are beautiful and serene. The Indoor/Outdoor stage setting is extraordinarily beautiful. The stage resembles an infinity pool with the dancers dancing on the edge of a beautiful presipis.

Extraordinary dance performances in a beautiful setting. The Pillow season each summer is expertly curated. A variety of dance genres. The pre-performance talks provide historical context and useful insights. Don't miss this wonderful place when visiting the Berkshires.

Great performance center set outdoors with the Appalachian mountains for a backdrop. Only went once but it was a great experience

Martha Graham performed Deo choreographed by Doyle and Smith. Nothing but a lot of repetitive writhing - women in agony. It might have made a point except for the music by Leslie Flanigan,which was a constant unremitting assault on the ears.

Beautiful campus with world-class performances for any age and price range. Go to the Inside Out weekly performances for free, or stick around for dinner and drinks then a show in the Ted Shawn Theater. I truly appreciate their new initiatives garnered towards local community engagement, not just part-time residents and visitors.

The summer festival here on the gorgeous grounds of Becket is an unforgettable, high class experience.